DPT, CSAC, FMS SFMA, TPI CGFI-MP2, AT
HOMETOWN: San Jose, Costa Rica / Ripon, WI
“My specialty focus is foot and ankle as well as shoulder and knee conservative, sports, and post operative care. I have a long history of working proactively and efficiently with active people to restore all aspects of their quality of life.”
SPECIALTIES / AREAS OF FOCUS
- Foot and Ankle Specialty
- Knee and Shoulder
- Injury Prevention and Sports Performance
- Focus on
- Soccer / Football / Hockey / Basketball
- Golfers
- Throwers / Overhead Athletes
- Swimmers
- Dancers
- Conservative and Post Operative Care
- Manual Therapy
- Extremity
- Orthopedic and Post Operative Care
- Sports / Performance
- Spinal
- Dynamic Integration / Reactive Neuromuscular Stabilization / Functional Sequencing of Explosive Movement
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF TRAINING
- CSAC – Certified Speed and Agility Coach (NSPA)
- FMS – Functional Movement Screen Certified
- SFMA – Selective Functional Movement Assessment
- TPI MP2 – Titleist Performance Inst. Medical Professional Lvl 2
ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS
- Shanghai Sports Bureau 2013-2015
- Professional Volleyball / Basketball
- Director of Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation with Tim Grover’s Attack Athletics
- Costa Rican National Soccer Team Medical Staff
- World Cup Qualifiers (1997-98)
- U21 World Cup (2007) – Victoria, Canada
- Club Deportivo Saprissa
- Costa Rica Professional Soccer (1998-2000)
- Minnesota Whitecaps (www.whitecaps.nwhl.zone)
- Team PT / AT (2006-2011)
- Semi Pro Football Sports Med Staff
- Twin Cities Titans 2005-2006 (MFL Champs 2005)
- MN Lumberjacks 2007-2009
- MN Dragons 2010-2014 (NEFL Champs 2010)
- Former Consultant
- Costa Rican Golf Association
- Costa Rican Baseball Association
PHYSICAL THERAPY DEGREE
- University of Minnesota DPT
ARTICLES:
- Foot Facts – 5 Simple Tips for Treating Athlete’s Foot
- Foot Facts – The Benefits of Walking
- Foot Myth Buster – It Can’t Be Broken Because I Can Move It And Put Weight On It
- Foot Myth Buster – Using a Toe Spacer Will Correct the Alignment of a Bunion
- Foot Myth Buster – Does The Use of Foot Orthotics Help Prevent Injuries?
- Foot Myth Buster – Does The Use of Shock Absorbing Insoles Help Prevent Injuries?
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS:
“I wanted to write to say thank you and to express my gratitude to Andy, Jessie, and Samantha. I went from starting in jazz sneakers to upgrading to a 1-inch Cuban heel to the 2 inch flared heels. There were times I thought I’d never get back to dancing, certainly not rigorously, and certainly not in Latin ballroom shoes again. But here we are! I am thankful for your patience, for your assistance with my physician, for your technical knowledge, all the manual work, and for helping me retrain and reclaim my body as well as one of the activities I most love — dance. After three years with two surgeries and lots of physical therapy, I’ve learned to listen to my body, tend to it, prevent reinjury, and thrive again. I even went on an adventure trip to Costa Rica in January and had ZERO foot pain. It was a long, physically and emotionally demanding journey, and I’m so glad I had the three of you to help me get through this process.”
Azra H.
“Following a femur and foot fracture due to osteoporosis, I saw Andy Masis for physical therapy. Andy created a rehabilitation program including manual therapy, ultrasound and laser therapy and muscle strengthening exercises. It was a long journey back to health. I was in a knee-high, orthopedic boot for 10 weeks in addition to a femur fracture on the opposite leg. Once I was out of the boot, I needed to strengthen both my foot and leg as well as regain my gait. With the guidance, patience and care of Andy and the ORSI staff, I was back hiking 9 months after the onset of the fractures.
In a subsequent injury to my Peroneal tendon, I saw Matt Siewert. Knowing my past history and my career as a Pilates instructor, Matt worked with me to reduce the inflammation and regain my strength and fulI range of motion. His expertise and guidance expedited my recovery and return to my normal work and sport activities. I am truly grateful for the professional care and dedication of Andy, Matt and all of the ORSI professionals that assisted in my care.”
Carol S.
“I became a patient of Andy’s a few years after undergoing spine surgery. Under Andy’s care and guidance, I regained and improved strength and function, and, maybe even more importantly, developed confidence that through dedication and persistence, I truly could improve my physical wellbeing. In the last few years, Andy has helped me physically prepare for and recover from a foot surgery, pregnancy, and delivering my daughter via Cesarean section. Andy has helped guide me through each physical challenge with effective home physical therapy programs tailored to my specific needs and thoughtful recommendations on areas of life that would complement my health goals (e.g., how to identify good shoes following foot surgery, strategies for maneuvering a heavy infant into and out of a car seat, etc.). Andy and the entire OrthoRehab team are warm, welcoming, and thoughtful experts that will ensure every patient is treated with a carefully tailored program that is best suited to meeting and exceeding their health needs.”
Anje M.
